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    The Maul and the Pear Tree by P.D. James
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    'The Maul and the Pear Tree' by P.D. James is a historical true crime book that delves into the gruesome Ratcliffe Highway murders that shook London in 1811. The book provides a detailed and informative account of the murders, the investigation process, and the social conditions of the time. Through a mix of historical facts, analysis, and speculation, the authors reconstruct the events surrounding the killings and shed light on the primitive methods of crime detection and law enforcement in early 19th-century London. The narrative captures the atmosphere of Wapping in 1811, painting a vivid picture of the era and the challenges faced by the authorities in solving the crimes.


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    Murder as a Fine Art - Thomas De Quincey by David Morrell
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    In Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell, Thomas De Quincey finds himself as a major suspect in a series of brutal mass murders resembling those that shook London forty-three years ago. The killer seems to be following De Quincey's essay on murder, manipulating him due to his opium addiction. With the help of his daughter Emily and two Scotland Yard detectives, De Quincey delves into a thrilling murder mystery set in fogbound Victorian London, where secrets from the past resurface to haunt them.

    The book is a historical mystery that intricately weaves together the lives of Thomas De Quincey, Victorian London, and the Ratcliffe Highway murders. As the characters navigate through the dark and threatening streets of London, a literary battle ensues between De Quincey and the brilliant murderer, creating a gripping narrative filled with vivid details and a rich cast of characters that bring the period to life.

    Something more goes to the composition of a fine murder than two blockheads to kill and be killed, a knife, a purse, and a dark lane. Design, grouping, light and shade, poetry, and sentiment are indis...

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